Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in November
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in November
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

NWINorwich Arpt
EMANottingham East Midlands
STNLondon Stansted

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (8,286 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,269 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,392 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,790 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £83 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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Quayside Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£65+
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Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
£34+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.85 and £27.79. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.85 and £27.79. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

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